In a quarterly call with investors last week, Sprint CEO Michel Combes said that the carrier "has added expanded its 800 MHz, 1.9 GHz and 2.5 GHz coverage." Combes added that "Sprint now has 27,000 small cells on-air, compared to only 3,000 at this time last year." This comes as Sprint reported a net loss of $141 million for the quarter. Combes noted the "massive MIMO deployment will improve both its LTE network and provide the building block for our mobile 5G launch in the coming months."
Crown Castle on Cutting Edge of 5G Innovation
Nareit published an article detailing Crown Castle as a leader in the communications infrastructure business and Jay Brown’s role as Chief Executive Officer of the company. "As the wireless space evolves toward increased options for consumers and much faster speeds, Brown sa...
Hampton officials host heated public hearing on proposed wireless communications
Last Wednesday, Hampton Township Council hosted a public hearing on the installation of a Crown Castle small cell in a public right of way located on property owned by residents Charles Cubarney and his wife. "Regardless, Crown Castle has complied with all of Hampton Township&rsqu...
Crown Castle CEO sees growing opportunities with 5G in the US
At a recent conference call with investors, Crown Castle’s Jay Brown discussed the growth opportunities for Crown Castle following the implementation of 5G infrastructure. "We expect the elevated level of tower leasing to continue into next year. As 5G becomes a reality and ...
Crown Castle to hold town hall to discuss cell phone antenna
Amid disputes from residents over Crown Castle’s intentions to build a 33-foot antenna on a utility right-of-way in a residential neighborhood, Crown Castle "has scheduled a town hall meeting to answer questions about the company’s plans…" The article noted that...
North Denver to get 500 new 30-foot-tall cell poles
Companies have built 163 freestanding cell poles around Denver in recent years, according to city permitting data, and they have requested permits for about 350 more. The towers are meant to improve current cell service and will form the backbone for higher-speed technologies. Sco...
West Covina denies ‘small cell’ towers in residential neighborhoods
West Covina denied a proposal by Crown Castle to add five small cell sites to residential neighborhoods throughout the area. At issue was the aesthetic appeal of the small cells, with residents stating that Crown Castle should "submit specific designs for approval and that the Cit...